6 Textile Designer jobs in South Africa

At MORI, we’re passionate about creating the softest and safest baby wear that helps families sleep better. We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Textile Designer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will take the lead in designing and developing innovative, timeless, and functional babywear and children's collections that align with MORI’s ethos and commitment to sustainability. Your designs will reflect our mission to create thoughtful, high-quality products that nurture families, while ensuring commercial success in a competitive market.

As Textile Designer, you will oversee the design process from concept to final execution, providing creative direction and collaborating with key teams across the business to deliver collections that are aesthetically pleasing, practical, and commercially viable.

• Design Leadership:
• Lead the creation of seasonal collections for babywear, children's clothing, nursery and accessories, ensuring they are aligned with MORI’s brand values and aesthetic.
• Oversee the entire design process, from mood boards and sketches to final samples, ensuring all designs reflect MORI’s commitment to comfort, safety, and sustainability alongside Head of Buying and Product Design

• Trend Research & Inspiration:
• Conduct in-depth trend research, focusing on market developments in baby and children’s wear, while ensuring MORI remains innovative and ahead of the curve.
• Compile mood boards, colour palettes, and fabric inspiration, presenting seasonal concepts to the Head of Buying and Product Design, and the Product team.

• Product Development:
• Collaborate closely with the Product team to ensure design concepts are accurately translated into final products.
• Create detailed technical packs, sketches, and specifications, ensuring clarity and precision for suppliers and production teams.
• Work with the Product team and suppliers to select sustainable materials, trims, and prints that align with MORI’s brand ethos and quality standards.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with Merchandising, Marketing, and Operations to ensure designs meet business objectives, consumer demands, and financial targets.

• Creative Innovation:
• Drive creative innovation by pushing the boundaries of design while maintaining MORI’s core philosophy of simplicity and softness.
• Experiment with new techniques, materials, and processes to create products that both delight families and provide the best experience for babies and children.
• Work on special collections and collaborations, ensuring designs stay true to MORI’s aesthetic while capturing the essence of each partnership.

• Time & Workflow Management:
• Ensure timely completion of design projects, working within critical path deadlines.
• Maintain a smooth workflow across the design team, coordinating efforts with Product Development and Production to ensure the timely delivery of collections.

• Presentation & Communication:
• Present designs and seasonal collections to internal teams and Head of Buying and Product Design, clearly articulating the inspiration, thought process, and commercial viability behind each collection.
• Communicate design rationale and ensure all teams understand the creative and practical aspects of each design decision.

• Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fashion design, ideally in babywear, childrenswear.
• Strong portfolio showcasing experience in designing commercial and aesthetically appealing baby/children’s products, with a focus on soft fabrics and functional designs.
• Knowledge of the UK and US market.

• Technical Skills:
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and other design software.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, technical design, and sustainable fabric development.
• Experience in creating detailed technical drawings and spec packs for suppliers.

• Creative Skills:
• A keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of both aesthetics and commercial needs.
• Ability to create thoughtful, innovative designs that align with MORI’s core values and customer expectations.
• Excellent trend forecasting skills, with a focus on both UK and international markets.

• Leadership & Collaboration:
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing junior designers.
• Collaborative mindset, with a proven ability to work cross-functionally with different departments, including Product Development, Merchandising, and Marketing.

• Passionate about creating thoughtful and sustainable babywear and children’s products.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• A creative and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining MORI’s high standards of quality and comfort.
• Self-driven, proactive, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

• Flexible working.

• Remote working.
• A collaborative and creative remote working environment within a mission-driven company.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Work with a company committed to sustainability and improving families' lives through thoughtful, high-quality products.

At MORI, we’re passionate about creating the softest and safest baby wear that helps families sleep better. We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Textile Designer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will take the lead in designing and developing innovative, timeless, and functional babywear and children's collections that align with MORI’s ethos and commitment to sustainability. Your designs will reflect our mission to create thoughtful, high-quality products that nurture families, while ensuring commercial success in a competitive market.

As Textile Designer, you will oversee the design process from concept to final execution, providing creative direction and collaborating with key teams across the business to deliver collections that are aesthetically pleasing, practical, and commercially viable.

• Design Leadership:
• Lead the creation of seasonal collections for babywear, children's clothing, nursery and accessories, ensuring they are aligned with MORI’s brand values and aesthetic.
• Oversee the entire design process, from mood boards and sketches to final samples, ensuring all designs reflect MORI’s commitment to comfort, safety, and sustainability alongside Head of Buying and Product Design

• Trend Research & Inspiration:
• Conduct in-depth trend research, focusing on market developments in baby and children’s wear, while ensuring MORI remains innovative and ahead of the curve.
• Compile mood boards, colour palettes, and fabric inspiration, presenting seasonal concepts to the Head of Buying and Product Design, and the Product team.

• Product Development:
• Collaborate closely with the Product team to ensure design concepts are accurately translated into final products.
• Create detailed technical packs, sketches, and specifications, ensuring clarity and precision for suppliers and production teams.
• Work with the Product team and suppliers to select sustainable materials, trims, and prints that align with MORI’s brand ethos and quality standards.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with Merchandising, Marketing, and Operations to ensure designs meet business objectives, consumer demands, and financial targets.

• Creative Innovation:
• Drive creative innovation by pushing the boundaries of design while maintaining MORI’s core philosophy of simplicity and softness.
• Experiment with new techniques, materials, and processes to create products that both delight families and provide the best experience for babies and children.
• Work on special collections and collaborations, ensuring designs stay true to MORI’s aesthetic while capturing the essence of each partnership.

• Time & Workflow Management:
• Ensure timely completion of design projects, working within critical path deadlines.
• Maintain a smooth workflow across the design team, coordinating efforts with Product Development and Production to ensure the timely delivery of collections.

• Presentation & Communication:
• Present designs and seasonal collections to internal teams and Head of Buying and Product Design, clearly articulating the inspiration, thought process, and commercial viability behind each collection.
• Communicate design rationale and ensure all teams understand the creative and practical aspects of each design decision.

• Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fashion design, ideally in babywear, childrenswear.
• Strong portfolio showcasing experience in designing commercial and aesthetically appealing baby/children’s products, with a focus on soft fabrics and functional designs.
• Knowledge of the UK and US market.

• Technical Skills:
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and other design software.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, technical design, and sustainable fabric development.
• Experience in creating detailed technical drawings and spec packs for suppliers.

• Creative Skills:
• A keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of both aesthetics and commercial needs.
• Ability to create thoughtful, innovative designs that align with MORI’s core values and customer expectations.
• Excellent trend forecasting skills, with a focus on both UK and international markets.

• Leadership & Collaboration:
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing junior designers.
• Collaborative mindset, with a proven ability to work cross-functionally with different departments, including Product Development, Merchandising, and Marketing.

• Passionate about creating thoughtful and sustainable babywear and children’s products.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• A creative and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining MORI’s high standards of quality and comfort.
• Self-driven, proactive, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

• Flexible working.

• Remote working.
• A collaborative and creative remote working environment within a mission-driven company.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Work with a company committed to sustainability and improving families' lives through thoughtful, high-quality products.

TFG is looking for a dynamic Textile Graphic Designer to join our Foschini Design and Manufacturing Team. You’ll get to work across four exciting brands in a dynamic fast-paced environment. So, if you’re a go-getter, with a can-do attitude who is willing to work hard & grow with our brands, we’d love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the designers and buyers to roll-out new trend relevant designs
• Submit creative deliverables within the agreed-upon deadlines and costings
• Ensuring consistency of all design collateral in line with the brands guidelines
• Participation in team brainstorms

Qualifications and Experience:

• Have a minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience as a Graphic Designer in the Fashion Industry
• Diploma in Graphic & Textile Design
• Keep up to date with industry related trends
• Ensure you have a portfolio to submit with your application

Skills:

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Microsoft Office
• Initiative and self-motivation important
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to lead processes and communicate effectively
• Detail oriented
• Strong influencing Skills
• Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management skills
• Good judgement and problem-solving skills

Behaviours:

• Cultivates Innovation - creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Nimble learning - quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Tech Savvy - leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

Our retail client based in Durban North is looking for a CAD Artist / Technical Designer to join their team. As a CAD Artist / Technical Designer, you will work closely with the design team to produce Tech Packs that translate creative briefs into stunning apparel designs that embody the brand's high standards for quality and fit.

Please note: below duties are subject to review and change.

• Creating detailed Tech Packs that include flat sketches, colourways, annotations, specifications, and bill of materials. Ability to collaborate with the design and planning team, send comments to factories, and adjust Tech Packs accordingly.
• Stay updated with current fashion trends, conduct market research, and analyze consumer preferences to anticipate future trends.
• Develop creative concepts for clothing, accessories, or footwear collections based on research findings and brand identity.
• Create sketches and technical drawings of garments, accessories, or footwear, translating conceptual ideas into tangible designs.
• Choose appropriate fabrics, trims, and materials for the designs, considering factors such as quality, availability, and cost.
• Develop patterns based on the designs and create prototypes to test the fit, drape, and overall aesthetic of the garments or accessories.
• Work closely with other members of the design team, including pattern makers, sample makers, and merchandisers, to bring designs to life and ensure that they meet quality standards and production deadlines.
• Prepare presentations of design concepts, including sketches, fabric swatches, and mood boards, to communicate ideas to clients, stakeholders, or internal teams.
• Oversee the creation of samples and participate in fittings to refine the designs and ensure that they meet the desired aesthetic and fit.
• Liaise with manufacturers or production teams to ensure that designs are produced according to specifications, quality standards, and deadlines.
• Contribute to marketing and promotional activities, such as fashion shows, photo shoots, and social media campaigns, to showcase the brand and its latest collections.
• Inspect final products to ensure that they meet quality standards and resolve any issues that arise during production.
• Continuously refine and evolve designs based on feedback from clients, customers, and market trends.
• Manage design-related budgets, including material costs, prototyping expenses, and production costs, to ensure projects are completed within budgetary constraints.
• Keep abreast of industry developments, technological advancements, and changes in consumer preferences to remain competitive in the fashion market.

• Proficient in using Illustrator, Photoshop, and Adobe Free Hand
• Relevant tertiary qualification or relevant experience in creating tech packs
• Knowledge of pattern construction
• Strong understanding of garment construction
• Prior experience working with tech packs

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5 days for interview. If not contacted, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Package & Remuneration

TFG is looking for a dynamic Textile Graphic Designer to join our Foschini Design and Manufacturing Team. You'll work across four exciting brands in a fast-paced environment. If you're a go-getter with a can-do attitude, willing to work hard and grow with our brands, we'd love to meet you!

1. Work closely with designers and buyers to roll out new trend-relevant designs
2. Submit creative deliverables within agreed deadlines and budgets
3. Ensure consistency of all design collateral in line with brand guidelines
4. Participate in team brainstorms

1. Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a Graphic Designer in the Fashion Industry
2. Diploma in Graphic & Textile Design
3. Stay updated with industry trends
4. Have a portfolio to submit with your application

1. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Microsoft Office
2. Initiative and self-motivation
3. Ability to meet strict deadlines
4. Work well under pressure
5. Effective communication and leadership skills
6. Detail-oriented
7. Strong influencing skills
8. Excellent planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills
9. Time management skills
10. Good judgment and problem-solving skills

1. Cultivates innovation to foster creativity
2. Ensures accountability for performance targets
3. Adapts quickly and acquires new skills
4. Develops plans aligned with organizational goals
5. Leverages technology to enhance productivity

Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act.

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